FM 1626 over Mustang Creek
FairHays County, Texas · 3.0 MI S of FM 967 · Structure no. 141060153901005
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 439 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,517
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1626 over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1626 over Mustang Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 32,517 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,524 by 2042. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1626 over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is FM 1626 over Mustang Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1626 over Mustang Creek carry?
About 32,517 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 1626 over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1626 over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.